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Judgment and Restoration: Jehu’s Violence and Joash Rebuilds the Temple | 2 Kings 10–12
Welcome to Day 100 of Word for Word: The Bible.
In this episode, we cover 2 Kings chapters 10–12, as a time of violent upheaval in Israel contrasts with a quiet but powerful restoration in Judah.
Jehu continues his mission to bring judgment on the house of Ahab, carrying out a sweeping purge that fulfills the word spoken by the Lord through Elijah. He eliminates Ahab’s remaining family, executes leaders and allies, and ultimately destroys Baal worship from Israel. His actions are decisive and far-reaching, yet his story reveals a deeper tension—while he removes false worship, he does not…
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